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Tmn111 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Roots

Hi
What other words can I use to replace the word "produce" in the sentence below?

The young plant has produced several thin roots.
  

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"Produced" is arguably the most obvious choice. Some other possiblities are: "developed", "made", "generated", "grown", "sprouted", "formed".

  • "Produced" is arguably the most obvious choice.
  • Some other possiblities are: "developed", "made", "generated", "grown", "sprouted", "formed".
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"Produced" is arguably the most obvious choice. Some other possiblities are: "developed", "made", "generated", "grown", "sprouted", "formed".
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"sprouted" sounds the most natural alternative to me as a native British English speaker.

Jon

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